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Post by footballer on Jan 23, 2018 10:00:07 GMT -5
Schedules are probably not out yet, however for those that get the heads up, let's use this thread for people to post the highly rated/competitive upcoming games and tournaments this spring season. Feel free to make predictions or give pre or post analysis. I'll kick off with DALLAS CUP. It draws a lot of MLS clubs, International clubs etc. Not sure if it is open to other clubs or why they don't participate but from what I have seen it is really good competition. AU is the only club that comes out of GA for that tournament. AU teams will fair ok in all the age groups as usual but I don't see AU winning any of the age groups. www.dallascup.com/
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Post by gaprospects on Jan 23, 2018 16:04:56 GMT -5
Schedules are probably not out yet, however for those that get the heads up, let's use this thread for people to post the highly rated/competitive upcoming games and tournaments this spring season. Feel free to make predictions or give pre or post analysis. I'll kick off with DALLAS CUP. It draws a lot of MLS clubs, International clubs etc. Not sure if it is open to other clubs or why they don't participate but from what I have seen it is really good competition. AU is the only club that comes out of GA for that tournament. AU teams will fair ok in all the age groups as usual but I don't see AU winning any of the age groups. www.dallascup.com/Do you have any source on AU playing Dallas Cup this year? They didn't last year and there's no team division info on their website
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Post by footballer on Jan 23, 2018 17:33:33 GMT -5
Schedules are probably not out yet, however for those that get the heads up, let's use this thread for people to post the highly rated/competitive upcoming games and tournaments this spring season. Feel free to make predictions or give pre or post analysis. I'll kick off with DALLAS CUP. It draws a lot of MLS clubs, International clubs etc. Not sure if it is open to other clubs or why they don't participate but from what I have seen it is really good competition. AU is the only club that comes out of GA for that tournament. AU teams will fair ok in all the age groups as usual but I don't see AU winning any of the age groups. www.dallascup.com/Do you have any source on AU playing Dallas Cup this year? They didn't last year and there's no team division info on their website I meant Generation Adidas cup, but Dallas cup is also a good one. www.mlssoccer.com/generation-adidas-cup/2017/championship-division/schedule-standings
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Post by gaprospects on Jan 24, 2018 12:13:08 GMT -5
Generation adidas Cup is only open to MLS teams and whatever other international academies get invited, so it's always a high level of competition.
As it turns out, AU is actually playing Dallas Cup this year as well, probably with their U19's
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Post by footballer on Jan 24, 2018 13:45:48 GMT -5
Do you know if the international teams that are invited foot their own bills or sponsors take care of them?
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Post by gaprospects on Jan 24, 2018 18:43:06 GMT -5
Do you know if the international teams that are invited foot their own bills or sponsors take care of them? Don't know off the top of my head, but usually with the GA Cup or Dallas Cup Super Group (what AU is playing in), the international teams are big professional clubs. Arsenal, Man U, Real Madrid, River Plate, LigaMX clubs, Brazilian Clubs, etc. They can certainly afford to foot their own bills
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 26, 2018 19:38:21 GMT -5
All clubs foot their own bills. All MLS clubs have to send a U12 team, but for the other age groups teams have to qualify. Last year the AU U17s played Real Madrid's U17s, great game to watch. Once I find out streaming info, I'll share with the Forum.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 28, 2018 13:09:50 GMT -5
Schedules are probably not out yet, however for those that get the heads up, let's use this thread for people to post the highly rated/competitive upcoming games and tournaments this spring season. Feel free to make predictions or give pre or post analysis. I'll kick off with DALLAS CUP. It draws a lot of MLS clubs, International clubs etc. Not sure if it is open to other clubs or why they don't participate but from what I have seen it is really good competition. AU is the only club that comes out of GA for that tournament. AU teams will fair ok in all the age groups as usual but I don't see AU winning any of the age groups. www.dallascup.com/Don't know if this qualifies, but heard about the following scrimmages - AU U14s played the U15 ODP team whilst the AU U13s played the NASA U14s DA team. I'm curious about the AU U13s playing the NASA U14s since the AU U14s lost 2-0 to the NASA team. I've been watching and hearing good things about the AU U13s, they have a solid back line that definitely helps them win. I hear in the fall season they only allowed 2 goals in. Anyone know the outcome for either game from yesterday?
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Post by 2316 on Jan 28, 2018 14:06:15 GMT -5
The NASA U14s and AU u13s tied 1-1. Not sure about the other score.
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Post by soccergoals on Jan 29, 2018 13:59:31 GMT -5
Watched the game, and I thought it was actually pretty evenly matched. NASA scored first early, but then after that it was a lot of back & forth. Size advantage of course goes to NASA, a year does make a difference. Futsal Gawdess, you are correct AU's back line is strong, rarely breaks down, and works extremely well together. I really think this group of boys could be a great team together moving forward, but honestly, who knows...all too often a team that has chemistry doesn't get a chance to stay together for one reason or another, I guess time will tell. But I was impressed with the way they held their own (and then some) against these U14s. Next weekend they scrimmage LSA's U14s.
Oh & AU's 14s won 2-1 against the ODP team.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jan 29, 2018 14:07:04 GMT -5
AUs u13s, have I think its 4 men on that team. When they come in the game, they physically dominate and I think the opposition is scared of them to be honest. Over a 80 minute game, their depth will just wear you down. I've witnessed games, where it was 0-0 or 1-0 at half, and was an extremely tight game. Then wham, the 4 monsters roll in and the game changes, ends up being a blow out. The 3 or 4 kids I mention are quality players and aren't just big. They have speed, size, skill, power and IQ.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Jan 29, 2018 14:48:39 GMT -5
Watched the game, and I thought it was actually pretty evenly matched. NASA scored first early, but then after that it was a lot of back & forth. Size advantage of course goes to NASA, a year does make a difference. Futsal Gawdess, you are correct AU's back line is strong, rarely breaks down, and works extremely well together. I really think this group of boys could be a great team together moving forward, but honestly, who knows...all too often a team that has chemistry doesn't get a chance to stay together for one reason or another, I guess time will tell. But I was impressed with the way they held their own (and then some) against these U14s. Next weekend they scrimmage LSA's U14s. Oh & AU's 14s won 2-1 against the ODP team. Thanks for the info, I agree that back-line is very good. I believe they have a size deficit in the middle with some really small midfielders and as Soccerhouse said some "men" up front. However, in the few games and video I've been able to see, I am still suspect of the big 4 upfront when they are challenged. I believe that is when you realize it is just size and speed and not fully fundamentally sound. I think one of the best players is actually also one of the smallest and may even have the most goals someone said. We shall see this spring as the competition heats up, especially since they are yet to play SSA who is also undefeated. Should be fun to watch.
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Post by Upper90 on Jan 29, 2018 20:25:01 GMT -5
Watched the game, and I thought it was actually pretty evenly matched. NASA scored first early, but then after that it was a lot of back & forth. Size advantage of course goes to NASA, a year does make a difference. Futsal Gawdess, you are correct AU's back line is strong, rarely breaks down, and works extremely well together. I really think this group of boys could be a great team together moving forward, but honestly, who knows...all too often a team that has chemistry doesn't get a chance to stay together for one reason or another, I guess time will tell. But I was impressed with the way they held their own (and then some) against these U14s. Next weekend they scrimmage LSA's U14s. Oh & AU's 14s won 2-1 against the ODP team. Soccergoals, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I have watched quite a few of the games for the AU U13s and their real strength is in the back. Maybe I notice them more because I played that position. I'm always looking for the backline to get more love haha. If AU can get some bigger and faster midfielders I think this could be a potential national championship caliber team. However, as is always the case like you said, for one reason or another the team may not stay together. Futsal Gawdess, like you said the first game of the spring season against SSA will tell a lot about this team.
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Post by gaprospects on Jan 29, 2018 20:46:23 GMT -5
Watched the game, and I thought it was actually pretty evenly matched. NASA scored first early, but then after that it was a lot of back & forth. Size advantage of course goes to NASA, a year does make a difference. Futsal Gawdess, you are correct AU's back line is strong, rarely breaks down, and works extremely well together. I really think this group of boys could be a great team together moving forward, but honestly, who knows...all too often a team that has chemistry doesn't get a chance to stay together for one reason or another, I guess time will tell. But I was impressed with the way they held their own (and then some) against these U14s. Next weekend they scrimmage LSA's U14s. Oh & AU's 14s won 2-1 against the ODP team. Soccergoals, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I have watched quite a few of the games for the AU U13s and their real strength is in the back. Maybe I notice them more because I played that position. I'm always looking for the backline to get more love haha. If AU can get some bigger and faster midfielders I think this could be a potential national championship caliber team. However, as is always the case like you said, for one reason or another the team may not stay together. Futsal Gawdess, like you said the first game of the spring season against SSA will tell a lot about this team. How young this team is shouldn't be lost here. It will be at least 3 years until the core of this team is competing for a national championship, and a lot can and will change in that period of time. AU seems to want to start recruiting players from out of state around the U15 age (it really doesn't make sense for a kid to move before they're at least that old), so by the time these kids are U16, U17, etc. I imagine the team will look very different to what it is now.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 5, 2018 22:09:57 GMT -5
Update on the AU U13s vs LSA U14 DA team. AU won 6-3. The U13s were clearly a better team. The upcoming Saturday is the battle of the undefeateds in the local U13 DA space. AU plays SSA, both teams are undefeated, though AU does have all wins and SSA has a couple of ties. Should be interesting to watch. Will keep you posted as I know more.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Feb 6, 2018 9:58:50 GMT -5
looks like the hype made the atlanta united prospects report also -- "Geographically speaking, SSA is one of the closest clubs to Atlanta United in the South Atlantic Division, playing their home games in Austell, GA. While it’s a pretty big waste of time to look at results of games at these ages (and something we’ve discouraged here in the past), it’s worth noting that SSA had a particularly strong fall season, including their U13’s going unbeaten in region play and drawing against a talented New York Red Bulls side at the Fall Showcase." read all at: www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2018/2/6/16974836/atlanta-united-prospects-recap-february-6th
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Feb 10, 2018 17:31:51 GMT -5
So I was able to catch the game of undefeated teams today(AU vs SSA) in the U13 DA space. With a light misty rain as the back drop, the first half was competitive. In my opinion and my observation, SSA came out gangbusters looking to exact their style of play. They we very aggressive in trying to get the AU team off balance and break down their formation. AU settled in and absorbed the onslaught. As I've usually seen in the few games I've watched with the AU U13s, the defense was able to push back on the continuous attacking. #9 for SSA is a big imposing and dominating player with size, pace and skill. About 10 - 15 minutes into the game, AU responded by sending their wing backs to push up and stretch the field. By doing that they were able to put two rapid goals into the back of the net by the same striker. The rest of the half went back and forth. SSA had a phenomenal shot on goal but the AU GK had an even more phenomenal punch out and catch. At one point in the game, the GK, received a back pass from the defense and dribbled around an SSA striker to deliver a pass. The second half had TA on site as the backdrop. That was a completely different game. SSA had maybe 1 or 2 attempts on goal with both being free kicks from fouls. AU dominated, scored two more goals to go up by 4. AU kept pressing and the AU striker was off his game because he missed 4 or 5 open goal shots(wide left/wide right). All in all it was a good game, scary how good the AU boys can be. They have a couple of players that need to let the game come to them and not force the play, but that back line, holding mid and the goal keeper are the true strength of the team.
For the U14s, same teams. AU was awarded two penalties due to rough play in the box from the SSA players. I believe if SSA had used their second half formation the outcome of the game may have been a little different. AU scored all 4 goals in the first half and were completely shut out in the second. Now I did notice that TA watched the first half of the U14s so that may have had something to do with it also.
Final scores U13s - AU 4...SSA 0 U14s - AU 4...SSA 1
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